Humming Bird Collection (page 3)

Agyrtria viridiceps, hummingbird display
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds which were displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Agyrtria brevirostris, hummingbird display
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds, which were displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Hummingbird specimen
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds, which were then displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Humming bird nest
A humming bird nest collected by Captain Cook 1st voyage in Rio de Janiero

Hummingbird display case
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds, which were displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Agyrtria leucocaster, hummingbird display
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds, which were then displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Agyrtria candida, hummingbird display
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds which were displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Chalcostigma stanleyi vulcani, blue-mantled thornbill

Phaethornis anthophilus, pale-bellied hermit
Plate 24, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.1, (1849-61)

Picture No. 10717365
The Hummingbird case on display in the Natural History Museums Bird Gallery

Hummingbirds in a cabinet
One of twenty-four images detailing specimens inside the hummingbird cabinet in the Natural History Museums Bird Gallery

John Goulds hummingbird cases
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds which were displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Ramphodon naevius, saw-billed hermit
Plate 1, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.1, (1849-1861)

Hummingbird
Plate 337, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Chlorostilbon angustipennis, Columbian emerald
Plate 363, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Anthracothorax sp. mango
Plate 43 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Trochilus polytmus, red-billed streamertail

Heliodoxa imperatrix, empress brilliant
Plate 192, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.4, (1849-61)

Chlorostilbon elegans, Goulds Emerald

Archilocus colubris, ruby-throated hummingbird
Plate 47 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Thalurania watertoni, long-tailed woodnymph
Plate 100, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Eulampis jugularis, purple-throated carib
Plate 82, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Topaza pella, crimson topaz
Plate 66, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.1, (1849-61)

Campylopterus ensipennis, white-tailed sabrewing
Plate 46, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Black Chinned Hummingbird male at feeder

Black Chinned Hummingbird female hovering by feeder

Black Chinned Hummingbird female at feeder

Black Chinned Hummingbird male hovering by feeder

Black Chinned Hummingbird male hovering

Black Chinned Hummingbird female hovering

Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) adult male, perched on stem, worlds smallest bird, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) adult male, in flight, Costa Rica, April

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) adult male, in flight, hovering at feeder in garden, North Dakota, U.S.A. August

Green-crowned Brilliant, Heliodoxa jacula, Female in flight feeding on Shrimp plant(Acanthaceae), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Red-billed Streamertail, Trochilus polytmus, male feeding on flower, Rocklands, Montego Bay, Jamaica, January

Green Hermit, Phaethornis guy, female in flight feeding on Spiral Ginger (Costus Pulverulentus), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America

Black-bellied Hummingbird, Eupherusa nigriventris, female feeding on Ornamental Banana plant flower(Musa velutina), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Coppery-headed Emerald, Elvira cupreiceps, male in flight feeding on Spiral Ginger (Costus Pulverulentus), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, young male perched, Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA, August

Purple-throated Mountain-gem, Lampornis calolaema, male perched, Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America

Lampornis calolaema, male in flight feeding on Spiral Ginger (Costus Pulverulentus), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Violet Sabrewing, Campylopterus hemileucurus, male perched, Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

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"Captivating Hummingbirds: A Glimpse into their Colorful World" Witness the wonders of nature as four hummingbirds delicately tend to their chicks in a cozy nest. These tiny creatures, known as Selasphorus rufus or rufous hummingbirds, display remarkable parenting skills. In Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA, a male hummingbird gracefully hovers over Nicotiana flowers while feeding on nectar. The vibrant colors of both bird and flower create a mesmerizing sight that showcases the beauty of this species (02435dt). Another stunning sighting is the Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus. This male hummer can be seen in flight as it skillfully feeds on Penstemon flowers. Its swift movements and iridescent feathers leave us in awe. John James Audubon's masterpiece "The Birds of America" introduces us to two more captivating species. The Black-throated mango (or mangrove) hummingbird displays its enchanting plumage against Audubon's intricate illustrations from 1827-1838. Similarly, the Ruby-throated hummingbird captivates with its vivid colors and delicate features. A glimpse into South America reveals yet another breathtaking sight - the Purple-throated hummingbirds flaunting their magnificent purple plumage. Their presence adds an extra touch of elegance to any natural setting. Hummingbirds are not only found in picturesque landscapes but also make appearances in unexpected places like phone cases adorned with their graceful image or even etched onto Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca—a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Peru. These agile birds are not just nectar lovers; they also play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance by preying on spiders and insects that inhabit guava trees alongside them.